Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT 

Date when the measure came into force

17 November 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

TZS 143(Part 2):2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

TZS 143(Part 2):2009 Primary batteries – Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

This part of standard is applicable to primary batteries based on standardized electro- chemical systems.

It specifies

– the physical dimensions,
– the discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Electric cells, Primary batteries, Storage batteries, Lithium, Freight transport, Safety measures, Transportation safety, Electrical safety, Electrical testing, Packages, Type testing, Test specimens, Sampling methods, Reproducibility, Testing methods, Marking 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.